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Birth date of Abraham Lincoln
On this day, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one room log cabin. -
Abraham Lincoln Helps Friends and Neighbors
Lincoln, now 15, plows, plants, and does work-for-hire for neighbors. He attends school in the fall and winter, and borrows books and reads whenever possible.. -
Life of Politics start
After moving to Illinois, Lincoln makes his first-ever political speech in favor of improving navigation on the Sangamon River. -
Lincoln announces candidacy
Lincoln announces his candidacy for the Illinois General Assembly, running on a platform for improved navigation on the Sangamon River, changes in usury laws, and universal education. -
Begins studying law
Abraham studies law using borrowed books. -
Lincoln runs for office again
At the age of 24, Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly as a member of the Whig Party. -
Practcing law
Lincoln receives his license to practice law. -
Nomination to be Whig candidate for U.S. Congress
Lincoln is nominated to be the Whig candidate for U.S. Congress—he is elected on August 3. The first known photographs are taken of the Lincolns some time after his election. -
16th President
Lincoln is elected as the 16th president of the united states -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves in territories held by Confederates.